Honey Lemon Chicken Couscous

honey-lemon

Ingredients:

1 cup of couscous

1 chicken stock cube

1 cup of boiling water

1 tablespoon of olive oil

1/4 slice of lemon with the rind/peel

1/4 teaspoon / 1.25ml of honey

salt and pepper to taste

Utensils:

Kettle

Bowl to fit couscous

Measuring jug

Mug

Knife or grater

Measuring Spoons

Fork

How to:

Boil water

Place cube of chicken stock into measuring jug

Add boiling water

Stir until chicken stock cube is dissolved

Place couscous in bowl

Add boiling chicken stock water to the couscous

Let stand for about 2 minutes or until water has been absorbed

Fluff couscous with fork

Mix olive oil, juice of the quarter lemon, a dash of salt and pepper and honey in the mug

Add lemon rind to the mug by using knife or grater and stir together with fork to make a dressing

Pour dressing over couscous

Enjoy

Hint:

You may like to add pine nuts or slivered almonds to the couscous to add a little crunch.

You can add herbs such as oregano or thyme if desired.

There is enough for 2 people, so you can store half the couscous in an airtight container in the fridge for the next day.  Just reheat in the microwave for about 40 seconds or enjoy cold.

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